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Cheap flights to Panama City, Panama

Panama City is a large, multicultural metropolis serving as the capital of Panama. It is also the country’s main urban and economic hub. If you are craving for lush rainforests and great outdoors then Panama City is surely the place to visit. Booking cheap flights to Panama City, Panama from FlyOfinder will bring you to the “Miami of the South” where an incredible experience in this wonderful tropical paradise awaits you.

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Panama City Flights Information

Main Airport

Tocumen International Airport

Airport Code

PTY

High Season

December to April

Low Season

May to November

Cheapest Month to Fly

September

Most Expensive Month to Fly

December

Best Time to Fly

December to April

Cheapest Day to fly

Tuesday

Most Expensive Day to fly

Sunday

Cheapest Time of Day to fly

Afternoon

Most Expensive Time of Day to fly

Evening

Time Zone

EST from October to April and CST from April to October

Top Attractions in Panama City

Panama Canal: Your visit to Panama City will not be complete if you don’t see the famous Panama Canal. Consider taking a boat tour through the canal. You can also see the Miraflores Locks through multiple viewing platforms by visiting the Miraflores Visitor Center. Do remember to visit the museum too.

Casco Viejo: The Casco Viejo or the Old Town was founded in 1671 and is the most vibrant area of Panama City. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. You will find old ruins and some impressive buildings dating to the late 17th century.

Panama Viejo: It is the original site where Panama City was founded in 1519. Panama Viejo is situated at about 15 to 20 minute drive out of the city. This is an important historical site where 14 ruins can be found spread in a 1.5-km-long area.

Panama City is a modern city, but has preserved its historical areas and attractions very well. Some of the other top attractions worth visiting in Panama’s capital city include Biomuseo, El Tornillo, Plaza de la Catedral, Soberania National Park, Cathedral of Santa Maria, Iglesia del Carmen, Catedral Metropolitana, Paseo de las Bovedas, Panama Canal Museum, Einstein’s Head and Gamboa Rainforest Resort.

Popular Airlines flying to Panama City

Copa Airlines: Top routes served by Copa Airlines from Panama City include Caracas (CCS), Havana (HAV), San Jose (SJO), Miami (MIA) and Valencia (VLN)

American Airlines: Top routes served by American Airlines from Panama City include Dallas (DFW), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Los Angeles (LAX) and Philadelphia (PHL)

Delta Air Lines: Top routes served by Delta Air Lines from Panama City include Atlanta (ATL), New York (JFK), Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis (MSP) and Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines: Top routes served by United Airlines from Panama City include Houston (IAH), Newark (EWR), Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD) and San Francisco (SFO)

Spirit Airlines: Top routes served by Spirit Airlines from Panama City include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Orlando (MCO), New York (LGA), Detroit (DTW) and Baltimore (BWI) 

Air Canada: Top routes served by Air Canada from Panama City include Toronto (YYZ), Montreal (YUL), Vancouver (YVR), Calgary (YYC) and Edmonton (YEG)

Weather in Panama City, Panama

Panama City experiences tropical wet climate, with dry and wet seasons. The capital city of Panama witnesses 75 inches of rain every year, on average. The dry season is from January to April, while the dampest period is from May to November. Panama City enjoys a pleasant weather with little rain from mid-December to mid-April.

 

Please note: *All Fares displayed above are quoted in USD and inclusive of base fare, taxes, and all fees. Additional baggage fees may apply as per the airline policies. *Above fares were last found on Dec 2, 2024 and are subject to change & cannot be guaranteed at the time of booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct flights to Panama City currently serve 16 U.S. cities, which includes San Francisco, Orlando, Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Tampa, Newark, Chicago, Washington, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, Dallas, Houston and Miami. Flight times from US cities usually range from 2.5 to 7 hours.

Panama is one of the safest countries for business travel and tourism in the Central American region. Vandalism and crime incidents are very rare. You should use authorized taxis or Uber for city transportation.

Booking at least 26 days in advance of the scheduled departure is the best time for getting cheapest price for flights to Panama City Panama.

If you are visiting from anywhere in the European Union or the Americas, you won’t need a visa. You will however require a passport with validity for at least 6 months.

Tocumen International Airport is 30 to 60 minutes drive from downtown Panama City (depending on traffic). Taxis and vans are available from the airport. The cheapest option is to take a bus from the airport to downtown.